Nehemiah 7:46 cpdv — The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, one hundred thirty-eight. "

— Nehemiah 7:46, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Nehemiah 7 — Context

43

The Levites: the sons of Jeshua and Kadmiel, the sons

44

of Hodaviah, seventy-four. The singing men:

45

the sons of Asaph, one hundred forty-eight.

46

The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, one hundred thirty-eight.

47

The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth,

48

the sons of Keros, the sons of Siaha, the sons of Padon, the sons of Lebanah, the sons of Hagabah, the sons of Shalmai,

49

the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar,

Nehemiah 7:46 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Nehemiah 7:46 say?
Nehemiah 7:46 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, one hundred thirty-eight. ”
Where is Nehemiah 7:46 in the Bible?
Nehemiah 7:46 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Nehemiah, chapter 7, verse 46.
Who wrote Nehemiah?
Nehemiah is traditionally attributed to Nehemiah (largely from his memoirs). It was written c. 445–425 BC.
What is the book of Nehemiah about?
Nehemiah, cupbearer to the Persian king Artaxerxes, leads the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls against fierce opposition. The book combines stirring leadership with covenant renewal, ending with reform of priesthood, sabbath, and intermarriage.
What are the major themes of Nehemiah?
Nehemiah explores themes including Leadership, Prayer, Rebuilding, Opposition, Covenant Renewal. These themes shape the meaning and context of Nehemiah 7:46.
What translation should I read Nehemiah 7:46 in?
Nehemiah 7:46 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Nehemiah 7:46?
Nehemiah 7:46 reads (CPDV): “The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, one hundred thirty-eight. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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